TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services
REPORT BY: Summer Isham, Supervising Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Approval of Recommendations for Enhanced Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) Grant Awards
RECOMMENDATION
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SET MATTER 10:15 AM - MSA Presentation
Interim County Executive Officer and Director of Health and Human Services (HHSA) request approval of the review panel's recommendations for Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) and General Fund (hereinafter, "Enhanced MSA") grant awards.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The County has made MSA funds available to meet community needs through an annual competitive grant award process. Following this year's grant award process, 14 grant applications were received, reviewed, and scored. Staff are now presenting the funding recommendations to the Board for consideration and possible approval.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Revenue and expenses are budgeted within the General Fund for MSA and County General Funds.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Approval of the requested action is discretionary because there is no mandate to distribute MSA or General Funds for specific purposes or to specific entities. The award of these funds to community providers is in accordance with the Board's direction to staff.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
MSA and General Funds will be allocated for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and the following two fiscal years.
Consequences if not approved:
Master Settlement Agreement grant awards will not be distributed to non-profit grant applicants.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guid...
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